Talk:Muggle
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Excellent first article, Neuro. Keep it up!
And, no, it's not too close to a dictionary definition. User:Ed Poor
When you mention that someone "was sued", please also mention the outcome of the suit. Was it dismissed as frivious by the judge? Settled out of court? Or what?
Anyone can sue. The question is whether their suit has merit in the eyes of the court (or jury). User:Ed Poor
I am reliably informed by someone who has actually read the books that the term "mudblood" can be applied to one whose parents are both muggles (e.g. Hermione Granger), and not just one who is of "mixed" parentage. Can someone who has read the books confirm this and correct the article? Thanks. -- Oliver Pereira 15:41 Nov 15, 2002 (UTC)
Muggle added to OED in 1993? Potter books printed starting 1997? Something seems wrong. Everyking 06:47, 5 Jan 2005 (UTC)
The term existed long before the Harry Potter books, but it's use in the books is likely the main reason why it's increased in use lately. This should be noted in the article, but I don't know it's true origin. OED doesn't either, just that it was introduced to English in 1205. Sun-Herald article on "muggle" lawsuit (http://www.sun-herald.com/NewsArchive2/010503/tp7ch11.htm?date=010503&story=tp7ch11.htm) As the about link shows, it seems no one can claim rights to the term "muggle". Jobarts-Talk 05:10, May 20, 2005 (UTC)